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“But as far as bugs are concerned, at least, I figure anything goes.” but… what about bug rape?

(I’m assuming you mean bugs raping other bugs or Taylor forcing bugs to procreate, rather than raping a human using bugs. Which is a very disturbing concept that did cross my mind during that scene.)

Judging by Taylor’s overall attitude towards bugs and their lives, I think she’s including that too under “anything goes”, only considering human rape in her response to Charlotte. Taylor seems to have no qualms with deliberately sending bugs to their deaths or ordering her subordinates to kill a bug, and she already said she’s breeding them (though she doesn’t seem to be using her power to accelerate that, so maybe she does concider mind-control rape worse than mind-control murder even when it’s bugs). She is, quite literally, not the type that “wouldn’t hurt a fly”.

(Incidentally, I am.)

We also saw a similar attitude towards the rats. Taylor just directed her swarm to perform a thorough local rat genocide, showing absolutely no mercy or compassion for the rats. And yes, there is a profession for people who do this kind of thing, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less disturbing when they do it.

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“First off we have the man who can wield a bearing-sword-sized, or bigger, blade as effortlessly as a dagger, provided it started out as one.” That’s not actually Jack’s power. He extends the cutting edge of the blade, not the blade itself. So he can cut you from across the room, but whatever he uses stays the same size. The benefit to using bigger weapons is that the force behind the swing also transfers.

Right. I guess my description of it was a bit influenced by the visual symbolism for his power in the piece I was talking about.

I think the description still kinda works if you take it with a pinch of metaphor salt. The blades don’t really grow, but in practice, it’s almost like that’s what he’s doing.

Incidentally, another benefit I can see to his power is that he can swing without being hindered by his surroundings. It remains to be seen whether the semi-metaphorical extension actually gives any feedback on the dagger’s end when the extended cutting edge hits something, but if it does, it still allows him to adjust his weapon according to the needs in the moment. Either way, he’d be able to swing a weapon effectively sized like a greatsword or bigger like he would a dagger or longsword, instead of the polearm-like way you’d normally have to use a greatsword.

In other words: Swinging a greatsword like a longsword or broadsword would usually cause the ground to get in the way of your sword movements, forcing greatsword wielders to use it like a polearm instead. Jack, however can use a smaller blade to avoid this problem and still get the range and power benefits of a greatsword (and beyond).

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The Jack Slash fanart you recently posted was by synapsekisses, who has posted them to both their Tumblr and on the Parahumans subreddit with that name. They also have some other excellent pieces – a fantastic Bonesaw, perfectly creepy Coil & Dinah (that I’m pretty sure you’ve already seen), and a great Tattletale portrait as well as a reaction image of her, in reference to an Always Sunny reaction image.

*updates post to credit properly* Thank you!

And yeah, I’ve seen some of synapse’s work before – good stuff!

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The Faultline picture is a meme because it’s never actually stated what color Faultline’s costume is, so enterprising fan artists can choose anything they want, no matter how garish.

Ahaha, I see! It is overall pretty vaguely described, too, more by feel than by its literal appearance.

When sending me this ask, Sharks also added:

Apparently including lonsheep.

Honestly? I really do like this design. It’s not really what I’d imagine character-wise, but it’s nice.

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The doberman is her mask

Ohhh. Now that you mention it, I see the thread hanging around her neck.

I had misinterpreted a more darkly shaded part of the hellhound’s fur as being the dobermann’s body. Whoops!

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Have you heard of this Ladybug/Worm tone-swap by tumblr user Pabel and Nine? I remember you saying you were a fan of Ladybug at some point. It doesn’t spoil anything for Worm you haven’t already reached.

That sounds awesome and ridiculous. 😛

The cuteness, shipping fuel and banter of Miraculous Ladybug applied to the characters and setting of Worm… the gritty gray and black morality of Worm applied to the characters and setting of Miraculous Ladybug… I’ll admit I’m more interested in the former half, but the whole thing sounds great.

I can’t actually go to Pabel and Nine’s blog, due to spoilers, but if I could I’d definitely go there to check this out. 🙂

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Also, the person who introduced me to Worm used “#Panacea needs a hug and a Starbucks gift card” as his Worm tag.

Ahaha, that’s very appropriate. 😛

All the hugs for Panacea!

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“Ah, yes, Guts and Glory. Had that been released to the public before this reveal made it into Worm?” I don’t think so. He posted it (and several other drafts) on his blog during the gap between Worm and Pact. You should definitely read them after you finish Worm.

Ah, okay. Makes sense to post the drafts after the full work, to ensure they don’t spoil anything.

And yeah, the drafts sound very interesting to read between Worm and Ward. 🙂

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Post-bank robbery, what Gallant actually said was “Does this have anything to do with your strong feelings for me?” He was referring to her distaste. He knew what was really going on, but the whole mess with Bakuda, the Empire, and Leviathan distracted him. His last thoughts as he realized Leviathan’s wave was about to kill him was regret that he hadn’t done more to help Amy.

A closer reading reveals that Gallant *doesn’t* think Panacea loves him—that’s just how readers are supposed to interpret it. He only references strong feelings on Amy’s part, but never actually says what they are. Rather than romantic feelings, he was probably picking up on jealousy or hatred. 

Ehhh. I could see it, but if that was the case, he worded himself badly. Having strong feelings for someone is very different from having strong feelings about someone.

I think I prefer the interpretation that he was picking up on the love for Glory Girl that caused the distaste, rather than the distaste itself, because it was a stronger emotion, and assumed it was directed at him because it tended to come to the forefront when she was around him specifically.

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To kick off today’s asks, we’ve got some content from @incorrect-wormquotes, sent in by cedeelbe:

Skitter: Does this feel like a nightmare?
Skitter: Like something out of a bad dream?
Skitter: Because that’s the effect I was going for.

She’s quite skilled at that. 😛

(Under. The eyelids.)

Imp: [In Skitter’s chair in her lair] Hey, look at me, I’m Skitter!
Tattletale: She doesn’t generally spin that much.

Imp: Right. This is Skitter: “Oh, no, I can’t do anything fun tonight. I have to count my past sins, then alphabetize them. Oh, by the way, I’m thinking of snapping on Friday." 

Ahaha!

Sounds like Imp knows Skitter rather well. 😉